Deck 3: Gender Now

Question 1

The process by which males and females develop distinct reproductive anatomy is known as

A)sexual differentiation
B)gender roles
C)gender typing
D)mitosis

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Male and female genitalia develop from the same prenatal tissue.Thus, the glans in males will become the ________ in females.

A)labia minora
B)labia majora
C)clitoris
D)Bartholin's glands

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The ovaries in females will become the ________ in males.

A)scrotal sac
B)penile shaft
C)glans
D)testes

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The gonads, the male and female sex glands, begin to differentiate ____________.

A)at conception
B)between 2-8 weeks post conception
C)between 6-12 weeks post conception
D)in the third trimester

Question 5

Males have a(n) _____ chromosome pattern, while females have a(n) _______ chromosome pattern.

A)XX; XY
B)XY; XX
C)Y; X
D)X; Y

Question 6

The labia minora in females will become the ____________ in males.

A)scrotal sac
B)penile shaft
C)glans
D)testes

Question 7

The term "intersexual" is used to refer to someone who

A)has both male and female genitalia
B)has an internal sense that they are not either gender
C)has an internal sense that they are both male and female
D)has underdeveloped and undifferentiated genitalia

Question 8

A person is born with a genetic sex and normal internal genitalia, but with mixed or opposite external genitalia.This person is known as ____________.

A)a hermaphrodite
B)sexually undifferentiated
C)polymorphously perverse
D)a pseudohermaphrodite

Question 9

When the male and female gametes fuse together, this is known as __________.

A)heterogametic sex
B)homogametic sex
C)fertilization
D)sexual reproduction

Question 10

Gender is determined at

A)birth
B)the 6th week of pregnancy
C)the 12th week of pregnancy
D)the moment of conception

Question 11

Since they can only pass on an "X" sex chromosome, females are known as a

A)heterogametic sex
B)homogametic sex
C)sex linked characteristic
D)autosomal characteristic

Question 12

The key hormone in the masculinization of the developing male brain is

A)Estriol
B)DHT
C)Alpha-feoprotein
D)Estradiol

Question 13

__________ refers to the biological distinctions between males and females, such as the development of distinct reproductive anatomy.

A)Sex
B)Gender
C)Psychosocial influence
D)Mitosis

Question 14

The best current definition of gender is

A)having XX or XY chromosomes on the 23rd pair
B)best defined by culture
C)the development of distinct reproductive anatomy
D)the psychological experience of being male or female

Question 15

Females are biologically produced by

A)the "X" chromosome
B)the "Y" chromosome
C)the absence of testosterone
D)the presence of estrogen

Question 16

The presence of ________ prevents the female brain from being masculinized.

A)Estriol
B)DHT
C)Alpha-feoprotein
D)Estradiol

Question 17

A person is born with an XX genetic sex, but has both mixed internal and external genitalia.This person is known as

A)a hermaphrodite
B)sexually undifferentiated
C)polymorphously perverse
D)a pseudohermaphrodite

Question 18

The labia majora in females will become the ____________ in males.

A)scrotal sac
B)penile shaft
C)glans
D)testes

Question 19

High levels of ________ may cause women to feel negative symptoms such as bloating, mood swings, and breast tenderness during their menstrual cycles.

A)estrogen
B)progesterone
C)testosterone
D)DHT

Question 20

Males are a(n) _________ because they can pass on either a "Y" or "X" sex chromosome.

A)heterogametic sex
B)homogametic sex
C)sex linked characteristic
D)autosomal characteristic

Question 21

When someone's genitalia is referred to as ambiguous, this means that it is____________.

A)non-functional
B)not distinguishable as male or female
C)underdeveloped
D)undeveloped

Question 22

The part of the Y chromosome which is critical to the formation of male genitalia is known as __________.

A)AFP
B)Teratogen
C)SRY
D)DHT

Question 23

________ is a condition in which a female fails to develop ovaries due to being born with only one "X" chromosome.

A)Klinefelter's syndrome
B)Androgen insensitivity syndrome
C)Turner's syndrome
D)Congential adrenal hyperplasia

Question 24

___________ is a condition in which a male is born with an extra "X" chromosome, leading to the development of smaller than normal testes which do not produce sperm.

A)Klinefelter's syndrome
B)Androgen insensitivity syndrome
C)Turner's syndrome
D)Congential adrenal hyperplasia

Question 25

Male pseudohermaphrodites have an _______ chromosome pattern.

A)XX
B)XY
C)XXY
D)X

Question 26

In the United States, the average number of intersex births is approximately 1 in _________.

A)100
B)500
C)2000
D)5000

Question 27

Which of the following is a type of androgen?

A)Estriol
B)DHT
C)Estrone
D)Estradiol

Question 28

A protein which binds with a specific molecule in the brain is known as a

A)hormone
B)teratogen
C)receptor
D)neurotransmitter

Question 29

Birth defects which are present at birth are known as _________.

A)teratogens
B)homolgous
C)heterolgous
D)congenital

Question 30

____________ works in tandem with estrogen to regulate a woman's menstrual cycle and sexual response

A)Progesterone
B)Estradiol
C)Testosterone
D)Androgens

Question 31

The "sensitive period" of pregnancy in which the organs undergo rapid development occurs

A)during the first 24 hours after conception
B)7-10 days after conception
C)3rd - 8th weeks of pregnancy
D)Third trimester

Question 32

A number of male and female sexual anatomical structures are _________ with each other, meaning they develop from same embryonic tissues and are found in a different form in the opposing gender.

A)intersexed
B)homolgous
C)sexually differentiated
D)heterolgous

Question 33

According to current protocol, the medical determination of gender assignment today is based on ___________.

A)DNA
B)hormone balances
C)sexual differentiation of the brain
D)the appearance of the genitalia

Question 34

Female pseudohermaphrodites have an _______ chromosome pattern.

A)XX
B)XY
C)XXY
D)X

Question 35

____________ is a condition in which an excessive level of androgens causes a female to have masculinized external genitalia.

A)Klinefelter's syndrome
B)Androgen insensitivity syndrome
C)Turner's syndrome
D)Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Question 36

If a child is born with mixed genitalia, the doctor will assign the gender based on the

A)more dominant features of the external genitalia
B)the appearance of the internal genitalia
C)the overall hormone balance
D)DNA

Question 37

____________ regulate(s) puberty, aggression, and sex drives in men.

A)Estrogen
B)Estradiol
C)Progesterone
D)Androgens

Question 38

Teratogens are

A)drugs and environmental factors which may harm the developing child
B)hormones which promote sexual differentiation
C)receptors that bind with specific molecules
D)special regions on the Y chromosome which promote male development

Question 39

____________ is a condition in which an abnormality on the "X" chromosome causes a male to born with normal internal genitalia but feminized external genitalia.

A)Klinefelter's syndrome
B)Androgen insensitivity syndrome
C)Turner's syndrome
D)Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Question 40

Hermaphroditism is a rare genetic disorder, as only about ________ cases have been documented worldwide.

A)100
B)400
C)2000
D)10,000

Question 41

Transvestites are usually gay.

Question 42

The belief that one gender is inherently superior to the other is known as

A)gender polarization
B)gender inequality
C)the confidence gap
D)sexism

Question 43

Research has shown that men often have more confidence in their academic abilities than women, a phenomenon known as

A)gender polarization
B)gender inequality
C)the confidence gap
D)sexism

Question 44

Estrogen actually refers to a group of hormones which regulate the menstrual cycle and direct female sexual development within the womb.

Question 45

The male brain is masculinized by the influence of estradiol, a type of estrogen.

Question 46

Sexual orientation refers to

A)sense of ourselves as male or female
B)focus of sexual arousal toward a specific gender
C)feeling discomfort with one's own sexual identity
D)having both male and female characteristics

Question 47

A person whose sexual identity does not match their genitalia is known as

A)transsexual
B)transgendered
C)transvestite
D)androgynous

Question 48

Someone who feels comfortable wearing the clothing of the opposite sex is known as (a) ___________.

A)transsexual
B)transgendered
C)transvestite
D)homosexual

Question 49

It is the absence of testosterone that leads to the development of a biological female.

Question 50

The sum total of gender specific biological traits such as reproductive anatomy, hormones, and secondary sex characteristics that distinguish males from females are collectively known as gender.

Question 51

Gender and gender roles are ultimately determined by

A)DNA
B)hormones
C)genitalia
D)culture

Question 52

The infamous "John/Joan" case showed that environmental factors are more important than biology for determining gender.

Question 53

Culturally determined behavioral expectations based on gender are known as

A)gender socialization
B)gender roles
C)gender polarization
D)gender stereotypes

Question 54

A person who exhibits mixed or neutral gender characteristics is said to be

A)transsexual
B)transgendered
C)transvestite
D)androgynous

Question 55

The terms "transsexual" and "transgendered" are interchangeable.

Question 56

Though they are found in lower concentrations, females produce androgens.

Question 57

Since they can only pass on an "X" sex chromosome, females are known as a homogametic sex.

Question 58

_____________ is the mental health classification for someone wants to live and be accepted as the opposite sex.

A)Transsexual
B)Transgendered
C)Transvestite
D)Gender dysmorphia

Question 59

Gender identity refers to

A)sense of ourselves as male or female
B)focus of sexual arousal toward a specific gender
C)feeling discomfort with one's own sexual identity
D)having both male and female characteristics

Question 60

The most common sex chromosome disorder occurring in females is known as Klinefelter's syndrome.

Question 61

Discuss the concept of "femininity." Describe both cultural and ethnic influences on femininity today.

Question 62

Discuss the concept of "masculinity." Describe both cultural and ethnic influences on masculinity today.

Question 63

List and describe the different types of intersexual disorders, including both sex chromosome and sex hormone disorders.Give the criteria for each.

Question 64

Describe Bandura's theory of gender acquisition.Include the major components.

Question 65

Describe the process of gender formation.Include each step of sexual differentiation.

Question 66

Compare and contrast the concepts of transgender, transsexual, and transvestite.How are they similar? Different?
Essay:

Question 67

Discuss the evolution of the ideal female body type over the last 120 years.Give descriptions and examples for each major time period.

Question 68

Describe the process of the sexual differentiation of the brain, and how this affects our understanding of gender.

Question 69

Male and female genitalia develop from the same prenatal tissue.List the different male reproductive anatomical structures and their female counterparts.

Question 70

Discuss the infamous "John/Joan" case.What implications does this case hold for our modern conception of gender?